Expectant management of adnexal masses in selected premenopausal women: a prospective observational study

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ABSTRACT

Simple descriptors and simple rules of the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA) Group: a prospective study of combined use for the description of adnexal masses

“…The Pathological Anatomy was taken as the Gold Standard. Cases classified as benign adnexal lesions not suitable for surgery received outpatient follow-up by vaginal ultrasound, and the specialist's criteria were used as the reference standard [ [20], [21]]. Although not histologically confirmed, for statistical purposes these cases were considered benign.…”

Clinical management of incidental findings on pelvic adnexal masses

“…Only two cases of ovarian cancer were observed in this series, both epithelial type I, with an absolute risk of 0.9% (95CI, 0.01-3.08%) 25 (B). According to the authors, expectant management for adnexal cysts with benign morphology seems to be a reasonable option in selected cases of asymptomatic premenopausal women.…”

Prevalence of extrauterine pelvic lesions on transvaginal ultrasound in asymptomatic 20–39‐year‐old women

“…The clinical importance of benign adnexal lesions in asymptomatic women of fertile age is unclear. Studies suggest that it is safe to leave such lesions in situ , the complication rate being low. However, to be able to offer optimal management we need a more precise description of the natural history of such lesions.…”